A junior school north of Norwich is set to be demolished and replaced with a carbon-neutral new-build on the same site.
Plans have been unveiled for the complete rebuild of Firside Junior School in Hellesdon, which was earmarked for redevelopment two years ago by the Department for Education (DfE).
The proposal will see children continue to learn in the current building while a brand new structure goes up on part of its playing field.
Works are planned to begin in August next year, with the new construction expected to be ready to open in September 2024.
Once the new site is complete, the existing school building, which has stood in Middletons Lane since 1937, will be demolished.
Roz Robinson, headteacher at Firside, said: "This is an exciting time for all the staff and children in our school community.
"The new building will give our staff the modern and appropriate space they need to teach and where the children can thrive."
Daniel Thrower, chief executive of the Wensum Trust, which runs the school, said: "The trust has invested more than £300,000 since Firside joined the trust to keep the building safe.
"This has included roof and window repairs and installing a new boiler.
"However, it is the fabric of the building that is not fit for purpose and the DfE has concluded the long-term structure of the building cannot be sustained.
"The new building will have a significant positive impact on the children's experience at school and on the staff, as well as benefitting the whole community."
The new school is set to be built to carbon-neutral standards, on two storeys.
The existing site is single-storey with the school split into two quadrangles.
The second storey means the new building will have a smaller footprint, freeing up more space to be used for play and PE - as well as providing additional parking.
Mrs Robinson added: "While we do encourage families to walk or cycle to school, a new vehicle entrance will allow for parents who need to drive in to drop-off on school grounds, easing traffic congestion in the area."
The cost of the rebuild is due to be provided by the Department for Education, with a planning application due to be submitted in due course.
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